Summary
A determinedThe Last of Usplayer has pulled out every move in the book as they came up against the infected in survivor mode, but quick thinking and fast maneuvers ended up saving their lives. Even 11 years after its release, lovers of the post-apocalyptic are still finding new ways to keep the game fresh in the critically acclaimed Naughty Dog title. Debuting in 2013, it’s safe to say thatThe Last of Usfans fell hard for the game’s original protagonists, Joel and Ellie’s father-daughter bond, not to mention its tragic yet optimistic narrative.
While the hard-hitting title cemented the foundation for its sequel,The Last of Us Part 2, there will always be a place in players' hearts for the innocence and hopefulness the original game gave. It goes without saying that both games were a masterclass in how to craft meaningful stories to not only be seen but also felt, and this is something that can be witnessed in directorNeil Druckmann’s other Naughty Dog titles.
For players who want to give themselves a challenge,The Last of Us' survivor modeis a difficulty setting available when starting a new game that disables hints, prompts, and Listen Mode while also drastically limiting supplies. Probably the toughest part of this mode is the fact that enemies are twice as strong, too, as one player found out the hard way. While trying to stay alive is one of the most important aspects of the game, Reddit user VeryMuchAThreatposted a heart-pumping videothat showcased how they went the extra mile while delving into this grueling mode and took on a lot more than they could chew when faced with the game’s formidable infected. Playing as Joel, VeryMuchAThreat can be seen starting up the generator to get out of the building, but in doing so, they wake the infected, who are now on high alert and out for blood.
The Last of Us Player Pulls Off Adrenaline-Fueled Maneuvers In Survivor Mode
The 50-second clip shows the player evading a Runner by pushing it against a wall before running off and then coming face-to-face with ahugeThe Last of UsBloater, which they somehow manage to get away from by merely punching it. After jumping down to the bottom level, VeryMuchAThreat scrambles back up again to face the same Runner as before, who ends up getting some blows in, leaving the player almost on the brink of death. Thankfully, just before their luck runs out, VeryMuchAThreat gets to the key card door just in time to escape, and not a moment too soon either.
It’s obvious the franchise is just as popular and alive as ever, especially now with HBO’sThe Last of Usseries currently undergoing production on a second season that will consist of a total of nine episodes. Although it remains to be seen what the studio will do next asNaughty Dog starts work on an all-new IP, fans are eager to witness what the future of this beloved post-apocalyptic adventure will become.
The Last of Us Part I
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards, now rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console.In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.- Completely rebuilt using Naughty Dog’s latest PS5 engine technology with advanced visual fidelity, fully integrated DualSense™ wireless controller features, and more.- A total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay mechanics, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.- Feel immersed in improved environmental storytelling, effects, facial animations, and enhanced exploration and combat.
